Studying Science at the OU
Science at The Open University is about asking questions, testing ideas and discovering how the universe works. You’ll explore disciplines such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, Earth science and astronomy. Along the way, you’ll develop scientific thinking, data analysis and investigative skills that open doors into research, health, technology, climate science, space and beyond.
Whether you choose a broad range of science topics or specialise your study, you’ll have the opportunity to explore where your scientific interests lie. With modules and qualifications informed by our scientific and educational research, we take pride in our international reputation for teaching and research across multiple science disciplines.
The OU can offer you:
- Optional hands-on laboratory work in chemistry, physics, or biology and health, hosted at our Milton Keynes campus.
- Many science courses that use the remote experiments in the OpenSTEM Labs.
- Physics-based qualifications recognised by the Institute of Physics.
- Transferable skills highly valued by employers.
Links to Open University courses in science
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